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    The 11 route takes commuters through the tourist heartland every 10 minutes or so. The route takes in Ludgate Hill, St Pauls, Bank of England, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Victoria Street, the Strand and much more. The cost is 90 pence (with an Oystercard) so is far better value than the tour companies.

    The 11 route runs between Liverpool street Street and Victoria Station. You can get hop on from the Strand, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square and Ludgate Hill.

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    Chelsea Physic Gardens

    Posted by kaird 11 September 2008

    Right in the middle of Chelsea is a wonderful secret garden. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, it continues to research the properties, origins and conservation of more than 5000 plant species. But the nicest thing is just to sit there with a book on a sunny day. The cafe also sells some gorgeous food, especially the salads and the cakes.

    Note that it isn’t open every day, and it does cost to get in. Details on the website.

    You can quite often get two-for-one entry offers from rail companies, e.g. www.southeasterndaysout.co.uk/Attractions.aspx?County=London&TOCID=8

    www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/

    You can quite often get two-for-one entry offers from rail companies, e.g. www.southeasterndaysout.co.uk/Attractions.aspx?County=London&TOCID=8

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    Princelet Street Spitalfields

    Posted by bidmellor 9 September 2008

    Stay in this wonderful three-storey home of a Huguenot weaver in a quiet street between Brick Lane and Spitalfields market. Furnished in a comfortable, practical way the true character of the home is retained... wonkey staircase, oak panelling and solid ancient floors. The absence of a TV inspires sketches and great tips in best handwriting on the vellum pages of the green linen bound logbook. Learn about who lived there over the years and sit out under the raspberry pink camellia in the garden with a glass of wine and a plate of cheese from the nearby deli.

    After a quiet night's rest in heavenly beds stroll through the Sunday market for a feast of food from stallholders across the world. Cross over to Spitalfields market for the up-and-coming designers or find a sweet vintage brooch or bag. Five minutes to the Caledonian flower market for an armful of fragrant blooms.
    Brick Lane is great for a cheap curry... have a takeaway in the garden!

    Come at Christmas and watch the neighbours peel back their shutters to outdo each other in Christmas decorations. Better than a hotel any day!

    Princelet St Spitalfields
    www.landmarktrust.co.uk

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    The Regent's Canal

    Posted by tjb77 8 September 2008

    The hidden gem that is the Regent's Canal goes from Angel right out to Limehouse.

    The western end of the canal gives you Camden and Little Venice... the eastern end gives you London's industrial heritage, the amazing Victoria Park, Bow, a quick detour for the Colombia Road flower market on a Sunday and Broadway Market on a Saturday.

    But now I'm having second thoughts about posting this because it's a rare treat and we don't want too many people bounding down the tow path...

    Angel Tube, then turn down the street next to The York pub. Walk as far as you want...

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    Thames Clippers

    Posted by saf1612 8 September 2008

    The best way to view London is from the river and the Thames Clippers river taxi does the job. For £8 you can buy a River Roamer (after 10am weekdays and anytime weekends), and get on and off the boats all day. There is no garbled commentary (that's so common on the leisure boats) and it runs from Millbank (Tate Britain) to O2 at Greenwich stopping at all the usual sights (Tower of London, London Eye, The Globe, Greenwich etc).

    The seats are comfortable, all seats have good views and there is a bar serving snacks, coffee, soft drinks, wine and beer at reasonable prices. The boats get busy towards the end of the day, especially travelling east. You may have to wait for the next boat, or make your way home by bus or tube. Even so, if you start early, the River Roamer ticket is good value.

    www.thamesclippers.com

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    The Geffrye Museum

    Posted by bidmellor 5 September 2008

    Fabulous, friendly museum... free entry, free lockers, lovely staff.
    This is a lovely Almshouse and museum of interiors for the 'Middling Sort' or middle classes. Living space from the year 1500 to 2000 is set out along a very long corridor. Great fun looking at carpets, wallpaper, lighting and doors and how people lived through the ages. The Edwardian room is my favourite - lovely relaxing reading area with lots of current issues of interior magazines and books. Very child-friendly too.

    Lovely reasonable spacious cafe and herb garden outside. A lovely oasis and never busy. Catch it in Nov/Dec when all the room s are decorated in period style for Christmas. Great shop too!

    Liverpool St station (20 min walk towards Hackney).

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    This website offers a web-based cycle route planner you can use to search cycle routes anywhere in Europe. The planner combines several existing, described routes to make your cycle route complete. It's a Dutch site originally, but with the English translation you can use it anyway.

    www.fietsrouteplanner.eu/content/view/104/109/

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    Kew Gardens

    Posted by armin_shams 22 July 2008

    For those who love variety and nature, R. B. Gardens at Kew may be the most pleasant destination in London. There's a Travelodge near the garden with great pre-booking offers, which can be booked via online, usually a few weeks in advance.

    Book at: www.travelodge.co.uk
    Directions from: www.kew.org

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    Explore London's many parks

    Posted by jonyee 22 July 2008

    If you are in London for the spring/summer or even autumn months, then be sure to check out the numerous Royal parks that dot the capital. Hyde Park - the city's largest, covers a vast area from Marble Arch to South Kensington and adjoins with other parks in the city. Explore the Princess Diana memorial or row a boat on the Serpentine.

    My other recommendation would be Green Park, it has a better location right next to Buckingham Palace. Deck chairs are available to rent (£2 for 4 hours) and many food shops nearby mean that you won't go hungry. Great for running or relaxing - take advantage of London's green parks.

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    When staying at the super slick and eco-friendly Andaz Hotel (formerly the Great Eastern) in Liverpool, book Urban Gentry - insider tour guides and get a real insight into the fashion (or art) tribes of East London. The hotel also has it's own Reader in Residence to tell you bedtime stories, or read you a precis of the day's news.

    Andaz, Liverpool Street
    www.andaz.com

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    For wheelchair users, simply riding on a double decker bus is an excellent and cheap alternative to a special disabled tour. If you learn the routes and get a day pass, you can ride anywhere.

    Additionally, in many taxis, you can just wheel in and go. The underground has many wheelchair-friendly stations and links to airports and the Chunnel, if you want a new and exciting way to explore the continent!

    Contact any tourist info booth in London for details, or ask at the stations.
    www.bluechairbook.com
    North America's Disabled Adventurer

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    Cruise up the Thames in London

    Posted by euro07 4 October 2007

    A visit to London must surely include a boat trip on the Thames. Reasonably priced and interesting for everyone. I would recommend doing this early on during your trip because from the river, you can get your bearings and identify historical sites like the Tower of London that you may wish to add to your list of places to visit on land.

    www.hotelara.com/england/

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    Woolwich free ferry

    Posted by rockrelic 22 November 2005

    A pleasant alternative to the fume-choked Blackwall Tunnel which offers wonderful views as a bonus! The loading jetty on the Woolwich side gives an amazing view of London, it takes in the Thames Barrier, Dome, Canary Wharf, Gherkin etc, right back to the West End and the Post Office tower, all linked by the shimmering thread of the Thames.

    Woolwich/North Woolwich

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    Crouch End

    Posted by ynnpar 21 November 2005

    Lovely residential area in far north London. You can swing by before or after heading to Highgate cemetery.

    Take the bus north from the Finsbury Park tube station.

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    The London Eye

    Posted by Dannyboy13 21 November 2005

    Now this attraction has been around for a while, the queues aren't as bad - if you have a few extra quid in your pocket, it's great for a first date before grabbing a bite, etc. Go early evening, especially this time of year, as the sun is going down. You'll nearly have a whole pod to yourself!

    Right on the river behind Waterloo station. It stands in front of the Saatchi Museum & The London aquarium. (also worth visiting at all ages, great sharks)

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    Westminster Abbey

    Posted by guidetolondon 18 November 2005

    Not only a place of worship but a trip to England's past. It's like paying a visit to people you have known to admire and who became household names, all buried there! Beautiful architecture and an indescribable atmosphere!

    20 Dean's yard, SW1P 3PA
    www.westminster-abbey.org
    Tel: +44 (0)20 7654 4900
    Nearest tube: St James's Park or Westminster

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    The top of a double decker

    Posted by dorffus 18 November 2005

    Head for central London and then take a bus, any double decker, head for the top deck and sit at the front. You'll see the intricacies of London architecture and street life that you wouldn't see at any other angle. I've heard that these buses are being phased out which is a huge shame. So do it now while you have the chance.

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